Monday, September 16, 2019

Where Darius ruled from is def. in Iran............

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Persepolis

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Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture. Wikipedia
Address: Iran
Founded: 6th century BC
Architectural styles: Achaemenid
Period: Achaemenid Empire
Materials: Limestone, Mudbrick, Cedar wood
Did you know: The two completed graves behind Persepolis probably belong to Artaxerxes II and Artaxerxes III. britannica.com
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